Modern Slavery Statement — Spitalfields Skip Hire

This Modern Slavery Statement outlines Spitalfields Skip Hire's firm commitment to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across our operations and supply chain. Our anti-slavery statement sets out the measures we take to identify, mitigate and remediate risks, and reflects our position as a company with a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of slavery or exploitation.

We believe that a robust modern slavery policy must be practical, measurable and driven from the top. Our board and senior leadership endorse this slavery and human trafficking statement and require all employees, contractors and partners to act in accordance with our values. We will not tolerate the use of forced or trafficked labour and expect the same standards from our supply chain and subcontractors.

As part of our supplier management, we conduct regular supplier audits and risk assessments. Our supplier audits include document reviews, on-site inspections where appropriate, and questionnaires that probe recruitment practices, wage payment, working hours, and subcontracting. Key elements include:

• Pre-engagement screening of suppliers against risk indicators;
• Contractual clauses that require compliance with our anti-slavery standards;
• Periodic on-site audits and third-party verification for higher-risk suppliers.

Scope and Responsibilities

Our modern slavery statement covers all Spitalfields Skip Hire business units, operations and the supply chain for goods and services. Managers are responsible for embedding our Modern Slavery Policy into procurement and operational processes. Employees receive training to ensure they can identify signs of exploitation and report concerns through established channels.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain clear, accessible reporting channels so that workers, suppliers and third parties can raise concerns safely and, where requested, anonymously. Reports are triaged by our compliance team and escalated to senior management. Our reporting channels include formal internal mechanisms and independent third-party hotlines. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and actions are logged and monitored to conclusion.

To support these channels we provide training and awareness-raising materials across the business. Staff are encouraged to use the reporting routes without fear of retaliation. We apply strict confidentiality safeguards during investigations and ensure any necessary protective measures for vulnerable individuals.

Our due diligence processes are risk-based and proportionate. We use supplier audits, desktop reviews and direct engagement to evaluate potential and existing suppliers. When risks are identified, we require corrective action plans, set time-bound milestones and may suspend or terminate relationships where suppliers fail to remediate. Supplier audits are a cornerstone of our approach to detect and prevent modern slavery.

We also emphasise continuous improvement. Training for procurement teams, site managers and contractors focuses on modern slavery indicators, ethical recruitment and contractor supervision. Our purchasing practices aim to reduce pressure on suppliers that could otherwise create conditions conducive to exploitation, and we encourage responsible subcontracting practices.

Review and Governance: Spitalfields Skip Hire commits to an annual review of this modern slavery statement and the associated policies and due diligence processes. The review examines audit findings, incident reports, remediation outcomes and evolving risk profiles. Results of the annual review inform updates to the Modern Slavery Policy, training curricula and supplier engagement strategies. The board receives an annual briefing and approves any substantive changes.

Remediation: When potential cases of exploitation are found, we take immediate action to protect affected individuals and to engage with suppliers to rectify practices. Remediation may include worker support, contractual penalties, changes to supplier relationships and referral to appropriate authorities where required. Our approach is survivor-centred and aims to prevent further harm.

Monitoring and performance metrics include the number of supplier audits completed, percentage of high-risk suppliers verified, training completion rates and the outcomes of investigations. These metrics are used to measure effectiveness and to drive continuous improvement in our anti-slavery measures.

In conclusion, this anti-slavery statement represents Spitalfields Skip Hire's ongoing pledge to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We will continue to develop our systems, conduct supplier audits, maintain robust reporting channels and perform an annual review to ensure our modern slavery commitments are upheld across our operations and supply chain. We remain resolute: there can be no compromise with slavery.